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District reports 958 current English learners and ongoing efforts to boost ACCESS and SBAC growth
Summary
Carson City School District officials reported 958 students currently in the English learner (EL) program and about 1,500 monitored/exited students. ACCESS test exits were 8% districtwide last year; staff cited professional learning and family engagement as key strategies.
Carson City School District officials gave the board an informational update on the district’s English learner (EL) program and related outcomes, focusing on identification, classroom supports and state assessment measures.
Brandon Bringhurst, presenting for the district in Dr. Scott’s absence, said the district currently counts 958 students enrolled in the EL program and about 1,500 monitored or exited students who remain tracked for progress. “958 students who are currently in the EL program, approximately 1,500 who are monitored or exited,” Bringhurst said.
Why it matters: The district’s multilingual population spans more than 20 languages, and EL students are a key subgroup for state…
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